You could make a heroes and villains list from the eight player list that will be considered by the Baseball Hall of Fame's Contemporary Era Committee next month. You've got Albert Belle, a powerful slugger whose personality was rarely warm and fuzzy. Likewise, Barry Bonds--a generational talent with a sometimes surly disposition who may not have hit 762 … [Read more...] about McGriff Rookie Cards Could Benefit from Hall Committee’s Vote
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Corey Koskie Q&A: Seeing His (Baseball) Rookie Cards, Bobbleheads and Collecting Gretzky RCs
Anola, Manitoba, Canada native Corey Koskie was the first player born and raised in that province to play Major League Baseball.The multi-sport star grew up primarily playing hockey and volleyball. He played junior hockey and was recruited to play volleyball for the University of Manitoba.Koskie left the Manitoba Bisons as a sophomore in college to play baseball at Des Moines … [Read more...] about Corey Koskie Q&A: Seeing His (Baseball) Rookie Cards, Bobbleheads and Collecting Gretzky RCs
Champagne Stained Gretzky Cup Jersey Headlines GFA Summer Sale
Wayne Gretzky’s last Edmonton Oilers jersey -- worn when he won his final Stanley Cup and complete with champagne stains –is on the market for the first time. The jersey is a highlight of Grey Flannel Auctions summer auction, which opened this week. Bidding has already surpassed $400,000. Grey Flannel’s Michael Russek called the 1988 jersey “the end of an era” and said … [Read more...] about Champagne Stained Gretzky Cup Jersey Headlines GFA Summer Sale
Two Dozen Records Fall as SCP Closes $5.6 Million Auction
Century old uniforms. Trading cards issued less than a year ago. Baseball autographs. Horse racing trophies. There was a lot of variety in SCP Auctions' latest catalog--and a market for just about everything. The company offered over 1,200 lots in the auction, which came to a close early Sunday morning. The top selling item was a T206 … [Read more...] about Two Dozen Records Fall as SCP Closes $5.6 Million Auction
T206 Wagner, High-Grade Vintage and Modern Cards, Bonds’ 500th HR Ball Headline SCP Auctions Sale
From a T206 Honus Wagner to the personal collection of a former ABA player, Goudey set breaks to a trophy from a Triple Crown winning horse, SCP Auctions’ newly launched Fall Premier Auction cuts a wide swath. The 1,200-lot catalog also includes the ball hit by Barry Bonds for his 500th home run, a rare pair of autographed Michael Jordan shoes, one of the hobby’s best 1961 … [Read more...] about T206 Wagner, High-Grade Vintage and Modern Cards, Bonds’ 500th HR Ball Headline SCP Auctions Sale
Plucked from Bay by Boater, Barry Bonds’ 500th Home Run Ball Coming to SCP Auctions
Joe Figone was an experienced fisherman. He had a boat and motor, a net…and a nose for trophies. Landing fish wasn’t his motivation, though. He was trying to snare baseballs and now his biggest catch is about to reach the open market for the first time. Twenty years after it sailed over the right field wall, splashed into the water outside one of baseball’s newest … [Read more...] about Plucked from Bay by Boater, Barry Bonds’ 500th Home Run Ball Coming to SCP Auctions
Notes: HOF Election; Topps News; CSG Update, More
The 2021 Baseball Hall of Fame class will have no one in it. None of the candidates were named on enough ballots to garner the required 75 percent and so there will be no class of 2021. The inevitable bump in rookie card prices of potential new members heated up with pre-announcement talk that Scott Rolen might be elected, but the former Phillie and Cardinal third baseman … [Read more...] about Notes: HOF Election; Topps News; CSG Update, More
Bidding for Barry Bonds’ Last Home Run Ball Passes $200,000
Bidding for the final home run ball hit by Barry Bonds to establish the current home run record of 762 has reached $208,000 heading into the final day of bidding at SCP Auctions. In August 2007, the controversial Bonds had passed Hank Aaron on the all-time list, thus setting a new career record with each home run. He hit his 762nd on September 5 against the … [Read more...] about Bidding for Barry Bonds’ Last Home Run Ball Passes $200,000
Unwrapping Barry Bonds Rookie Card Populations as Action Picks Up
Like the man himself they've been a pariah. Born in an era of cardboard excess, most Barry Bonds rookie cards have never been worth much. Every card show and hobby shop always had at least a few, maybe a dozen, maybe hundreds, stuck in a box. Your run of the mill Bonds rookie card still isn't worth much; gaudy statistics don't matter when you're talking … [Read more...] about Unwrapping Barry Bonds Rookie Card Populations as Action Picks Up
1951 Jackie Robinson Jersey Sells for $576,000 to Pace Goldin Auction
A Jackie Robinson jersey, rated A8 by MEARS and dated to his 1951 season sold for $576,000 through Goldin Auctions early Sunday as the company wrapped up its Spring Premium Auction. Eighteen bids were entered for the size 44 white flannel button-down flannel associated with one of the Hall of Famer's finest offensive seasons when he batted .338 with 19 homers and … [Read more...] about 1951 Jackie Robinson Jersey Sells for $576,000 to Pace Goldin Auction